William Lock

William Lock
13th Mayor of Nelson
In office
1913–1915
Preceded byThomas Field
Succeeded byCharles Harley
In office
1921–1927
Preceded byWilliam Snodgrass
Succeeded byWalter Moffatt
Personal details
Born(1858-05-01)1 May 1858
Nelson, New Zealand
Died20 July 1940(1940-07-20) (aged 82)
Nelson, New Zealand
Spouse
Esther Levien
(m. 1892)
OccupationGrain and produce merchant

William Lock (1 May 1858 20 July 1940) was Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand, from 1913 to 1915 and again from 1921 to 1927. Lock was an auctioneer, and a grain and produce merchant for 40 years. During his term as mayor, HMS New Zealand visited Nelson in 1913. Lock died on 20 July 1940 at his home in Collingwood Street, Nelson.